{"product_id":"hana-umami-red-mc-phono-cartridge","title":"Hana Umami Red MC Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLet’s start with Hana’s flagship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHana’s Finest Cartridge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHana Umami Red Moving Coil Phono Cartridge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e represents everything Hana has learned about building exceptional phono cartridges. Handmade in Japan by skilled craftsmen, it combines premium materials, advanced engineering, and painstaking assembly to reveal an extraordinary amount of musical detail while preserving the warmth and emotion that make vinyl so enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you’re building a reference-quality analog system, the Umami Red is designed to let your records sound their very best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvery Detail Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnlike many cartridges that focus on a single specification, the Umami Red is engineered as a complete system. Its precision generator, carefully selected materials, and rigid body all work together to reduce unwanted vibration and help the stylus follow the record groove with incredible accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe result is music that sounds natural, spacious, and remarkably lifelike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMicroLine Stylus Reads More of the Groove\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Umami Red features a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMicroLine diamond stylus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of the most advanced stylus profiles available. Its extremely small contact area closely matches the shape of the cutting stylus used to make the original record master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause it reaches deeper into the groove, it retrieves more musical information while producing lower distortion and less record wear than many conventional stylus shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoron Cantilever for Speed and Precision\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe stylus is mounted to a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esolid boron cantilever\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a material prized for being both extremely light and exceptionally rigid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA lighter cantilever reacts more quickly to tiny changes in the record groove, allowing the cartridge to reproduce delicate musical details, sharper transients, and a wider dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlnico Magnets Create Natural Musicality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHana chose \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlnico magnets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for their smooth, natural sound and excellent magnetic stability. Combined with Hana’s precision low-output moving coil generator, they produce outstanding resolution while maintaining rich tonal color and musical warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMany listeners describe the Umami Red as exceptionally revealing without ever sounding harsh or fatiguing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEvery Hana Umami Red is individually hand-built and carefully inspected by experienced technicians in Japan. This attention to detail helps ensure that each cartridge performs to the demanding standards expected from a flagship model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilding Your System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Umami Red is designed for serious analog systems built around high-quality tonearms and premium moving coil phono preamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts low-output moving coil design performs best with a dedicated MC phono stage or a compatible step-up transformer. Pair it with a stable, well-isolated turntable and you’ll hear remarkable improvements in transparency, imaging, and musical realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMicroLine Diamond Stylus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRetrieves exceptional detail while reducing distortion and record wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSolid Boron Cantilever\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProvides outstanding rigidity and low moving mass for fast, accurate tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlnico Magnet Generator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProduces a natural, highly detailed presentation with excellent tonal balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrecision Low-Output Moving Coil Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDelivers outstanding resolution, dynamics, and stereo imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuricle Body Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe rigid body construction helps minimize unwanted resonance, allowing the cartridge to retrieve more musical information from every record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandcrafted in Japan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEvery cartridge is individually assembled, aligned, and tested by experienced technicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Low Output Moving Coil (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus: MicroLine Diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: Solid Boron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnet: Alnico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: 0.4mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: Standard ½-inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking Force: 2.0 grams (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 10.5 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the Umami Red a moving coil cartridge?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYes. It uses a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elow-output moving coil (MC)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e design and requires a moving coil phono preamp or compatible step-up transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes the MicroLine stylus special?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts shape closely matches the cutting stylus used to make the master record. This allows it to retrieve more detail while lowering distortion and reducing record wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the Umami Red difficult to install?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInstallation is similar to most high-end cartridges. Because of its performance capabilities, careful alignment and tonearm setup are recommended to achieve the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho should choose the Umami Red?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt’s designed for experienced vinyl enthusiasts who want reference-level performance and have a turntable, tonearm, and phono stage capable of revealing everything the cartridge can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Helping music lovers build better systems since 1981.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Hear it in your own system with confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal Product Experts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Friendly advice before and after your purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – On qualifying orders over $49.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlexible Financing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Convenient payment options available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hana","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45983239274669,"sku":"NEW-HAUMARED-MC","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":45983239307437,"sku":"OPEN-PRNT-HAUMARED-MC","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/HAUMARED_02-Large__16593.1734447218.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778118732","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/hana-umami-red-mc-phono-cartridge","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}